MODULE 7

Fretchel Grace S. Mesa BSN-2 A10

1. Two causes of obesity in humans are:
a. set-point theory and BMI.
b. genetics and physical inactivity.
c. genetics and low-carbohydrate diets.
d. mineral imbalances and fat cell
imbalance.
ANSWER: B
RATIO: Option B is the accurate answer because genes can directly cause obesity in specific disorder
and physical inactivity can increase the rates of obesity. A person is more likely to develop obesity if
one or both parents are obese. Genetics also affect hormones involved in fat regulation
2. The protein produced by the fat cells under the direction of the ob gene is called:
a. leptin.
b. orlistat.
c. sibutramine.
d. lipoprotein
lipase.
ANSWER: A
RATIO: Option A is the accurate answer because the protein produced by the fat cells under the
direction of the obgene is called leptin. Leptin is sometimes called the satiety hormone
3. All of the following describe the behavior of fat cells except:
a. the number decreases when fat is lost from the body.
b. the storage capacity for fat depends on both cell number and cell size.
c. the size is larger in obese people than in normal-weight people.
d. the number increases most rapidly during the growth years and tapers off when adult
status is reached.
ANSWER: A
RATIO: Option A is the accurate answer because fat cells behavior describes that the storage capacity
for fat depends on both cell number and cell size, the size is larger in obese people than in normal-
weigh people, and the number increases most rapidly during the growth years and tapers off when adult
status is reached.
4. The obesity theory that suggests the body chooses to be at a specific weight is the:
a. fat cell theory.
b. enzyme theory.
c. set-point theory.
d. external cue
theory
ANSWER: C
RATIO: Option C is the correct answer because In Set-Point Theory the body chooses a preferred
weight and defends that weight by regulating eating behaviors and hormonal actions.
5. What is the best approach to weight loss?
a. Avoid foods containing carbohydrates.
b. Eliminate all fats from the diet and decrease water intake.
c. Greatly increase protein intake to prevent body protein loss.
d. Reduce daily energy intake and increase
energyexpenditure
ANSWER: D
RATIO: Reducing your daily energy intake and increasing energy expenditure are the best
approach to weight loss.